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    Old 07-02-2012, 07:19 PM
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    thanks for the information very helpful
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    Old 07-03-2012, 12:41 AM
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    Thanks so much for sharing what you learned. Now we've all learned, too.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 03:33 AM
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    i've always been a warm and natural fan. is Hobbs made in the US? from cotton grown in the US???

    thanks for the interesting info....

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    Old 07-03-2012, 04:20 AM
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    Betsey,

    All of Hobbs manufacturing is made in the US, according to the representative at the lecture. The headquarters are in Waco, Texas, where they have 2 production facilities. My understanding from the lecture is that they buy as much of their raw materials, such as cotton, from US growers as they can, but they also buy raw materials from sources outside of the US, especially wool. They do not outsource production.

    Here is their website for more information: http://www.hobbsbatting.com/

    Here is a quote from their website: "Hobbs Bonded Fibers is a genuine Texas-born product, so we have partnered with the Texas Department of Agriculture to become an official GO TEXAN product." See http://www.gotexan.org/ for information about that program.

    I am not connected in any way with Hobbs, but am always eager to support U.S. industries, and in particular, Texas industries.

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    Old 07-03-2012, 04:37 AM
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    Great info, thanks for sharing!
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    Old 07-03-2012, 04:58 AM
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    I have been using the Hobbs 80/20 exclusively for about 5 years now. It's the only batting we sell at the LQS where I work.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 05:09 AM
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    Thanks for sharing. I do like the feel of the bamboo/cotton batting, but this does give food for thought.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 05:11 AM
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    Dayle-like you, i am very willing and eager to support US industries...so will now be looking at the hobbs line! thank you!

    Betsey
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    thanks for the information.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 06:18 AM
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    Wow, I appreciate the information, thank you.
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